Add 6/9 and 2/14
6/9 + 2/14 is 17/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
6/9 = 6 × 14/9 × 14 = 84/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126 - Add the two like fractions:
84/126 + 18/126 = 84 + 18/126 = 102/126 - 102/126 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 6/9 + 2/14 = 17/21
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